War in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has exacerbated outbreaks of mpox, Ebola, cholera, malaria, and measles.

Giraffes are a majestic sight in Africa with their long necks and distinctive spots. Now it turns out there are four different giraffe species on the continent, according to a new scientific analysis ...

YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday proposed an economic zone connecting the Indian ...

The African Union's recent support for alternatives to the Mercator projection challenges historical cartographic distortions ...

The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday repeated his call for Africa to have a greater say in decisions that affect its future, ...

In international human rights and humanitarian law, IDPs are – as civilians – considered ‘internationally protected persons’ when displaced as a result of armed conflict. Attacking them or blocking ...

A South African government trade body looking into the country's struggling steel sector proposed import duties starting at ...

TICAD 9, attended by roughly 50 African countries alongside global organizations, is Japan’s latest effort to reclaim influence in Africa as U.S. engagement wanes and China’s presence grows.

Tokyo needs to talk to more than just governments.

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has made one of its strongest commitments yet to regional peace and stability by reaffirming its unwavering commitment to supporting peace efforts in ...

An aid convoy operated by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) came under attack Wednesday near the famine-stricken ...

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba proposed an "economic zone" encompassing the Indian Ocean region and Africa during a major aid conference for African nations on Wednesday, seeking to tap into ...